What can I do in the Empty House?

Not much, until you find it's boarded up.

Isn't that always the way? Once you find you can't get in you suddenly realize you really want to.

Now how to get rid of these boards?

Use your CROWBAR to take down the fortifications.

There's someone in there! Don't let him get away!

Once you reach the fireplace room, turn around.

Notice someone unsuccessfully hiding behind the armchair?

Tap him. Well, that didn't work. Talk to him (drag the talk icon on him) until he realizes the game is up and comes out.

Have an enlightening conversation with him.

Be sure to ask about the COMPASS, the JOURNAL and the STRANGE DEVICE.

When you've had enough MR. GORDON for now, try and leave.

Oh my.

Talk to him again after the situation is under control. He has something important to tell you.

Tap the armchair to make your ESCAPE.